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when thinking of yorkie # 2 I have a five month old right now and just loving him to death. Those of you who have two, would it be better to get another boy or girl when the time is right? thanks |
I'd like to know this also. Anyone want to answer this one?:) |
I have one of each...Oliver was my first and when he was a year old we got Brooklyn (girl)...they get along wonderfully....always have! We also have a boy maltese that we got when Brooklyn was a year and all of them get along wonderfully.....i think either sex would be okay....but if you have a boy it might be fun for you to experience a girl or vice versa! Good luck whatever you decide!!;) |
Hi, I always recommend getting a boy if you have a girl already. (I really don't recommend 2 girls together but every dog has it's own personality and some do well with with another girl.) However since you already have a boy you could choose either another boy (as long as both are neutered) or adopt a girl. I would look for a puppy with a complimentary personality to get along with your current dog. Work with the breeder to find a puppy that will get along well with your boy. Having two (or more) Yorkies is so much fun, I really enjoy watching mine all play together. Good luck in your puppy search Teresa Magnum Yorkies |
I had Charlie first and when he was almost 2, I got Natalie who is almost 1. I love having two furbabys. charlie seems happier now that he has another furbaby to play with. I always wanted a girl and a boy. |
I have raised unrelated boys together and they were bonded to each other very closely and we never had any trouble. I have also raised girls together with no problems. All of mine have been spayed and neutered though and I think that helps. That way the boys won't want to mark and the girls stay sweet I think. Yah, it's cute to have a boy and a girl but it doesn't have to be that way. Personally what I believe it all boils down to is their temperment and what works for you and your family. Some dogs will accept any new dog with no trouble and others won't accept any. Socialize your baby young and you'll have a better chance of adding a new puppy when you are ready. Throw out the preconceived notions and find a puppy that gets along well with your puppy and your family...that's what works best :) |
thanks for the info everyone well now I guess I will just start looking. I am praying maybe that I will find a little one that needs a home. I think it would be good for Winston. I do not believe the cats will ever adjust to him. They are only 2 but he moves around to much. We always had larger dogs, (old english was our last one) this little guy sure can move. |
My opinion is get a girl if you already have a boy. Two boys were not a good mix for me. I probably should have gotten both neutered immediately. I had not really planned on another male, but wound up with one puppy left from a litter. So, I decided to add him to the family. It did not work. He was the sweetest puppy ever but my first male did not like adding another male. They started trying to out-mark each other IN the house and out. They fought and never meshed. I finally went back to my original plan of finding him a good home for all our sakes. I have seen others with 2 males that get along great. The ones that seem to have the most luck with multiple males, are those that get them neutered early. So, I guess either way, you can make it work -- just wanted you to know the down side. |
new yorkie I have two boys and two girls...the girl dogs will get into it every once and awhile (both were obtained as puppies)..the boys get along fine, obtained as adults...(not all yorkies) you can try the dog park and see which sex of dog yours prefers...or perhaps a friend from here that lives near you....play date... roxanne |
Two yorkies is an awesome idea, I too am feeling the same longing for another (have been for a while, lol) I figure I'll wait until I move next year, it'll put Rizzo at just about 2 and he should be 100% trained (potty wise) by then. I think I'll have to get another boy though, I wanted to do the boy/girl thing, but Rizzo always seems more aggressive around the ladies, and more of a sweetie to his fellow males... Strange considering he hasn't been fixed yet (this month is his month, poor fellow) So I recommend letting him play with other dogs to see which of the sexs he prefers :D Good luck! |
2 puppies I wanted originally to get two puppies....I have Izzy my female now and wanted to get a male because the majority of people with Yorkies told me that they get along better but I think 2 females at this point is a better idea for me. I don't have room for anymore until we close in our back porch. So I've decided to do that, get a female while they are young so they can grow up together and play. I admire all of your husbands having more than 2!!! lol mine would nut up if he had to hear a lot of barking. He has Grave's disease so he hasn't got the patience. We'd probably divorce over barking I'm sure LOL...Thanks for all the good advice on this forum. Still keeping up with the comments and learning! Julie:aimeeyork |
I have two girls (unrealted) sophie 8 mo, Lucie 4 mos, they get along really well and love to play. I wouldnt hesitate to get two girls. |
I got my first 2 12 days apart. They are both girls. One is a Shorkie the other a lc Chihuahua. |
Congrats!:thumbup: |
This will probably sound pretty negative, but I want to be honest. I would wait to make sure the Yorkie you have now does not have any bad habits such as barking and not "going" where he/she is suppose to before getting another. They do tend to pick up each others habits and it just compounds the problem. They are fun to watch play together, but it can also be more trouble than you really want. |
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Either way, seems like their "problems" seem to really surface when another dog comes along. At the same time, I love having two dogs in the house, they entertain each-other when outside and inside. They're leaving the cat alone which makes the kitty happy, and I have 3 fur butts to snuggle me and keep me warm on the couch at night :D Nothing more heavenly than relaxing with your furry family :animal36 |
Of course, they do shift positions on me every 5 minutes because they seem to think that because the other looks so comfy that is the place to lay so they shove their way in. lol. |
I have 5 and as much as I do love them...it was a bad mistake on my part. Their barking sometimes drives me absolutely insane. If it was warmer I'd stick them outside for awhile, but it's way too cold here. Plus....I'm so tired of picking up poo. Some go on the pads, others....wherever. The 3 girls do pee on the pads and I have the 2 boys in belly bands, but there are still some accidents once in a while. I'm so tired of it. If I could find homes for Emilee, Gidget and Ozzie....I would in a heart beat, but my son loves Gidget and Ozzie, husband loves Emilee. I personally would only keep Joey and Brenna. I know that sounds terrible, but I wouldn't recommend more than 2 at the most. I also would recommend a breed without the bad habits of a Yorkie. I am in my 50's and I've never had dogs 'go' in my house or were as hard to train. Okay...now I'm ranting. I know it sounds like I don't love them at all....I do, but sure wish I knew then what I know now. |
I had my girl first and a year later added a male. It took Zoie a week to welcome him, but once she did, i was total love and Fun! Zoie is three and Zack is two and on the day after Thanksgiving, we had five beautiful puppies. I thought maybe we would only have two, possibly three, but when the Vet said we were expecting five, we were prepared well for the births and had a wonderful helper. This entire experience has been amazing for me, and with each passing day, the puppies take on new characteristics. At six weeks, they are healthy, happy, playful, and chunky. I am at a loss though because I am realizing that I may not be able to keep all of them. I am considering selling, bu no for a while. They are weaning, and I would like to keep them as long as possible, bu may consider someone who already knows on caring for Yorkies. I post regularly on my blog with pistures and have a web site too - for my business and book along with links o my blog, etc, in case you wish to know more abou my puppies. I am not a breeder - even though I planned on Zack and Zoie having puppies. And this was all overseen by our Vet. Bev |
I have 4 and my thoughts on this are this....I am home all the time and they run free here in the house with me, so I am the Boss. I do not tolerate growling at each other etc, and they know it. All 4 get up on the futon and nap together, so cute. The older a doggie gets they sleep most all day so mine are quiet. I do have one barker, but they know what "no barking" means. I have had spats in the past, but I nipped it in the bud. Now, when I have to leave the house, the 2 youngest go to crates with only the 2 oldest, a male and female, running free. I usually shut a door between them just in case they spat while I am gone. If you have a male, I would buy a female for his companion, but always remember, you are the Boss and they must know it. |
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